Technical Sourcing Specialist – Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A)
The Technical Sourcing Specialist, PG&A is accountable for ensuring the supply chain and dealer demand needs of CFMOTO USA Parts, Garments, and accessories are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
- Create purchase orders
- Ensure purchased goods meet quality, pricing, timing, and quantity needs
- Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, records, and updated price lists
- Interact with suppliers to develop mutually beneficial relationships
- Track and report any issues with product delivery
- Calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy
- Evaluate and maintain proper inventory levels in warehouse through forecasting and order execution
- Handle urgent order or delayed order issues as they arise
- Actively seek and execute cost savings opportunities related to purchasing and logistics
- Participate in vendor request for pricing and contract negotiation events
- Determine obsolescence of old inventory
- Interact with dealers on inquiries involving product function and availability
- Act as supplementary dealer contact when needed
- Other duties as required
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Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-5 years’ previous experience in similar role within the Powersports, Automotive or similar industry
- Familiarity with purchasing fundamentals
- Good technical aptitude with ability to understand and learn product details
- Firm understanding of forecasting, inventory maintenance, and vendor management
- Relationship building experience
- Must be able to collaborate
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and proficient with Word and Outlook
- Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Strong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, dealers/customers and vendors at all levels in a cross-cultural setting
Education & Experience Preferred
- 3-5 years’ previous experience in similar role
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Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, teamwork and open communications
- A positive attitude, motivated, self-starter with strong teamwork skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven problem solving, decision making and planning skills
- Demonstrates speed and flexibility as appropriate in responding to and adapting to change
- Promotes cooperation within the team and between teams
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a challenging and developing environment; willingness to take on new responsibilities as our business evolves
Additional Information
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- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Normal schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; ability to work required hours
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Requires use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copy machines
- Required sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Equipment operation requires specialized training and testing within CFMOTO standards
- Travel up to 20%
Product Specialist – Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A)
The Product Specialist, PG&A is accountable for supporting the research, development and implementation of power sport accessories for the US Market.
Responsibilities
- Leads Accessory Projects
- Leads Ideation Sessions
- Performs Competitive Benchmarking
- Identifies Customer Solutions/Consumer Insights/ VOC
- Fits and Tests Accessories
- Monitors Quality and Warranty
- Provides Feedback to Suppliers and Parent Company, CFMOTO China
- Prepares Go to Market Materials in Collaboration with Marketing Team
- Determines Project Scope to meet market demands
- Provides Design and Directional Feedback Throughout Projects
- Researches and Identifies “White Space” Opportunities
- Assists with projects Across the Parts, Garments & Accessories Department
- Responsible for Maintaining a High Level of Customer Service, Professionalism and Projecting a Positive Image of CFMOTO Powersports
- Responsible for Operating within Standard Operating Procedures and Following all Company Health & Safety Guidelines
- Ensures a Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Cross-functional responsibilities with the ability to supplement other roles as needed
- Other duties as required
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Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-5 years’ previous experience in similar role within the Powersports, Automotive or similar industry
- Project Management experience
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and knowledge of assembly processes
- Must be able to collaborate
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and proficient with Word and Outlook
- Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Strong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, dealers/customers and vendors at all levels in a cross-cultural setting
Education & Experience Preferred
- 3-5 years’ previous experience in similar role
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or similar experience
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Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, teamwork and open communications
- A positive attitude, motivated, self-starter with strong teamwork skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven problem solving, decision making and planning skills
- Demonstrates speed and flexibility as appropriate in responding to and adapting to change
- Promotes cooperation within the team and between teams
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a challenging and developing environment; willingness to take on new responsibilities as our business evolves
Additional Information
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- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Normal schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; ability to work required hours
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Requires use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copy machines
- Required sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Equipment operation requires specialized training and testing within CFMOTO standards
- Travel up to 25%